Principal Scientist (Team Manager)

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UK and USA Senior Talent Acquisition Partner l Headhunter l Global l Pharma. Piramal is looking for a Team-leader/Principal Development Scientist responsible for leading method development, validation, Technical lead for projects ranging from lab-scale to toxicology development and pre-GMP technology transfer. The role will involve both technical and team leadership. The ideal candidate will possess both a strong technical background, and the proven ability (or potential) to lead and develop a team of scientists. A track record of delivering project commitments on time is essential.
You will have the opportunity to work with a highly skilled and dedicated team who bring Antibody-Drug Conjugate to patients. We pride ourselves on serving our customers and patients by developing and manufacturing novel life-saving pharmaceutical products.
The Role :
Chief Accountabilities & Responsibilities
Daily Work:
Responsible for project deliverables in line with agreed objectives and timelines.
Provide technical support and advice for manufacturing activities relating to processes developed or transferred into Piramal.
Responsibility for analytical / process conclusions reported.
Daily leadership of small development team across multiple projects.
Mentoring of Scientists and direct line management responsibility.
Quality:
Follow protocols and procedures.
Improve and challenge Quality systems and current procedures – strive for improvements.
Regulatory understanding and compliance.
Manufacturing Support:
Support / guidance for first-time manufacturing operations, troubleshoot scale-up.
Ensure safety and hygiene standards are maintained.
Comply with COSHH and Risk assessments.
Training:
Manages staff utilisation, training and development.
Critical Tasks
Managing scope and milestones (timelines).
Accuracy of raw data and analytical interpretations.
Client interaction / interface at front of business and new project enquiries.
Provide technical support relating to processes developed or transferred into Piramal.
Key Result Areas & Measures (Quantitative/KPI/Qualitative)
Delivery of development projects on time, in budget and to agreed quality measures.
Client interactions and new proposal / project interactions.
Critical Skills
Protein modification and Conjugation Chemistry techniques, ADC purification.
Process robustness and optimisation studies.
Product characterisation of Final Product.
Analytical characterisation of Bioconjugates.
To provide technical expertise on bioconjugation programmes.
Data interpretation, presenting/reporting conclusions and recommendations.
Good working relationships with all internal colleagues, across departments, and external clients.
A proven track record of planning and delivering development work programmes.
Independent and analytical thinking.
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Science
Industries: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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